Word
deployment
Meanings
the sending and positioning of military forces or personnel for an operation
the act of putting equipment, staff, or resources into use in a particular place as part of a plan
the release and installation of new software or a technical system so it becomes available to users
Definition
Deployment is the act of sending people or resources to a place for a specific purpose, often as part of a planned operation.
Deployment refers to putting people, equipment, or systems into position so they can be used effectively. It often describes sending military forces to a region, but it can also apply to rolling out technology, staff, or services. The word emphasizes planning, readiness, and coordinated action.
Examples
- The rapid deployment of additional staff kept the airport running during the storm.
- Our deployment of the new app update went smoothly after weeks of testing.
- She questioned the deployment of resources, arguing that the busiest teams needed more support.
- They announced the deployment of peacekeeping troops to stabilize the border region.
- I coordinated the deployment of volunteers across three sites to avoid duplication of effort.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse deployment with development, but deployment means putting something into use or position, not creating it.
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